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New Jersey
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Hiring Portal for Essential Employers Seeking Additional Assistance as a Result of the COVID-19 Epidemic
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has opened an online portal where employers can post openings for additional employees created by the COVID-19 epidemic. Prospective employees may also access the portal and apply directly to open … » more information -
Parents, Spouses, and Guardians May Act as Self-Directed Employees to Provide Care for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with developmental disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, a parent, spouse or guardian may become a self-directed employee to provide care for individuals with … » more information -
Partial Unemployment Benefits For Employees Whose Hours Have Been Reduced as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employees who are still employed, but whose hours have been reduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, may be eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits under New Jersey law. » more information -
Wavier Of Maximum Hours Restrictions For Individuals Providing Care For Persons With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with development disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, in-home providers and self-directed employees may work more than the hours approved in an individual’s service … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Limit on Third-Party Delivery Service Fees
New Jersey law now places limits on service fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery applications and websites during the COVID-19 crisis. The law prohibits third-party food takeout and delivery service applications and websites from … » more information -
SNAP Supplemental Food Assistance
New Jersey’s supplemental nutrition assistance program (NJ SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card that is accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. NJ SNAP … » more information
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